Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu - Korean Restaurant (Thornhill)

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How can I not fall in love with the food here? The staff are so friendly, and the food is honestly sooooo good, trust me when I say it’s that good! I was craving kimbap, which wasn’t on the menu, but the manager kindly brought me some they had made for their staff meal 😭 That small gesture truly made my day. Top tier food, top tier service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Thank you so much, and I hope it always stays this amazing!❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Located in a small street plaza, the store front is not fancy at all. The manager speaks limited English but he is very friendly. As a recent traveller to Korea, the food quality is amazing at this restaurant. I will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super delicious mandoo and soups. All of their dishes are great. Though their garlic flavour is a bit strong compared to other places. After the management/owner changed their service quality went above. Super welcoming and nice servers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friend recommended this restaurant to me, I’m there at noon and didn't have to wait for a table. The staff was very polite. I ordered the set lunch menu with kimchi dumplings and pork dumplings. Everything was delicious, but the kimchi dumplings were my favorite. I even ordered takeout for my colleague. 😊🤤

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mandoo Korean Dumpling

I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend of mine and they never miss. I always go when I'm feeling worn out and need some nourishing and delicious food. They seem to be getting busy to be able to open every day of the year. People of all kind come to eat here. The staff are very kind and attentive. Nice, clean and bright space.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The dishes were so delicious and the server was super friendly:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow! Ordered the kalmanduguk and the broth was sooo flavourful, and the mandu was so good and juicy 😋 The house-made kimchi was also really delicious (they also sell it for $12/tub)! Definitely recommend coming here for a low-key, no frills type of meal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Great delicious soul food - the service was great also!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Their kimchi is really good. I am not a big fan of dumplings so I wont comment on those, but my husband likes it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The pork mandu is a must try, it has the perfect proportion of meat and vegetablesand it was very flavourful. I like the pork mandu more than the kimchi mandu. The noodles with the bone broth were delicious! Very friendly service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food and service were awesome, but it was kind of annoying that we couldn’t split the bill they only let us pay all at once.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Came here craving dumplings and wasn’t disappointed. The kimchi ones were flavorful, the meat dumplings perfectly seasoned, and the handmade kalguksu noodles were fantastic. Loved seeing the owner working the dough by hand — it made the whole experience feel really authentic.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I love noodles and dimsums. Soup was really good. Nice service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The bibim guksu was amazing! The restaurant is a bit hidden, but once you find it, you’ll be glad you did. It’s small but full of character and charm, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. They’re especially known for their donut-sized mandu, which are a must-try. The menu is on the smaller side, but every dish is made with care and tastes delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t have photos because I was busy munching the yummy food. Service was really good and the price is relatively on the cheap side. 10/10! They gave free candy after:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5